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Hester Creek 'Limited Edition The Judge', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
Price:
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -133124
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Powerful, substantial, savoury.
The Judge is a hefty blend of estate Cabernet Franc (28%), Cabernet Sauvignon (31%) and Merlot (41%) from some of the oldest vines on the estate, dating back to 1968. Notes of cedar box and vanillin oak meld with anise, black cherry and cassis, dried flowers and tobacco. It's a powerful red with bold black fruit, waxy black chocolate, toasted spice and coffee flavours. A substantial wine that needs to be decanted.


Pairs great with Gone Crackers Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper
 
 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , GONE CRACKERS, Good First Impressions, Cellar Keepers


©copyright 2026 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2022-11-30 13:50:08.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929
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Vintage: 2019
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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117
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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -893826
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Vintage: 2023
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -178848
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Region: California Napa Valley
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -352583
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Rupert Wines 'Protea' Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape South Africa
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Region: South Africa Western Cape
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -545640
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2021
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Vintage: 2019
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -396218

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -124040
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Vintage: 2021
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Dona Paula Estate 'High Altitude' Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza Argentina
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -631309
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Moon Curser Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -323621
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Bodegas Atalaya 'Laya' Alamansa Spain
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Region: Spain Jumilla
Vintage: 2024
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -189902
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Moon Curser Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -91843
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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2024
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209
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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209
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Moon Curser Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -91843
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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209
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Road 13 Honest John's Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -357327
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209
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Road 13 Rose, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -357327
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Region: Spain Jumilla
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -189902
Ranking: 57.00037
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Road 13 Rose, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -357327
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 'NBO', Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2019
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Moon Curser Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Finca Las Moras 'Paz' Malbec, San Juan Cuyo, Argentina
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -35196
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Gold Hill Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2018
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Chronos Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -283846
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Gold Hill Cabernet Franc Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2021
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Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -162209
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Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -162209
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Hester Creek Estate Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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Ranking: 30.000684
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -161505
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Luis Segundo Correas 'Valle Las Acequias' Malbec Oak, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2017
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Ranking: 30.000597
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